U.S. Imposes New Sanctions to Squeeze Russia’s Energy Sector
The Biden administration is cracking down on the Russian “shadow fleet” and taking steps to curb oil and gas production.
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US targets Russia’s oil sector with ‘sweeping’ sanctions
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he is confident sanctions will ‘significantly reduce Russia’s petrodollar income’.
End the appeasement
The United States and its allies must end their penchant for appeasing enemies such as Iran, Russia, and China.
Gazprom Neft given 45 days to exit ownership of Serbia's NIS, president says
BELGRADE (Reuters) -Following new United States sanctions against Russia's oil sector, Gazprom Neft will be given 45 days to exit ownership of Serbian oil company NIS, Serbian President Aleksandar ...
In some areas of military strength, China has surpassed America
In recent years China has improved the effectiveness of its arms to such an extent that, in some areas, it has already ...
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Shadow fleet of tankers keeps Russia’s oil money flowing despite Western sanctions
The Group of Seven democracies have sought to crimp Russia's oil export earnings that help fund the war against Ukraine. But ...
Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro faces global criticism as he begins third term in office
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro, sworn in Friday for a third six-year term after elections he is widely accused of ...
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The Merry telegram: How US aid and economic shock therapy deformed Russia
Just before last Christmas, the National Security Archive based at George Washington University, published an illuminating cable on US-Russian relations.